Zatoichi (2003) UK - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 08-17-2008, 11:22 PM

http://www.asianblurayguide.com/detail.php?discid=333

Coming out courtesy of Artificial Eye. It is the 2003 version with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano.

Zatôichi Blu-ray
Zatôichi Blu-ray Review

quexos · 08-17-2008, 11:29 PM

I like that kind of movie where the super strong guy does not quite look like it.
Hmm maybe I should check this movie if it comes to Blu

Rob71 · 08-17-2008, 11:41 PM

This is a great movie. Any chance that it'll be all region? I would definitely spring for this one.

X400 · 08-18-2008, 12:58 AM

wow im definately gonna grab this if its region free, really enjoyed it when it first came out and havent seen it since

xradman · 03-20-2009, 01:28 PM

This was an interesting watch. However, I noticed that the Blacks were off on this title looking more gray. This is like the third Asian title where I've noticed this. I saw this on Butterfly Lovers (Mei Ah), Battle of Wits (UK Metronome release), and now Zatoichi (UK Artificial Eye). They all look as if they were using PC gray level (0-255) instead of video gray level (16-235). I've yet to see such problems with any western titles. Anyone else notice this?

Sky_Captain · 03-20-2009, 03:25 PM

Can't speak for those other titles, but having owned both the UK tin and the HK 2 disc DVDs of Zatoichi, I can say that the washed out look has always been there.

jw · 03-20-2009, 07:42 PM

Heres the actual scans
Zatoichi UK Import

its region ABC but wont start do to those 50hz menu, need a B player or the LGBH200

pro-bassoonist · 03-20-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xradman

This was an interesting watch. However, I noticed that the Blacks were off on this title looking more gray. This is like the third Asian title where I've noticed this. I saw this on Butterfly Lovers (Mei Ah), Battle of Wits (UK Metronome release), and now Zatoichi (UK Artificial Eye). They all look as if they were using PC gray level (0-255) instead of video gray level (16-235). I've yet to see such problems with any western titles. Anyone else notice this?

I can only comment on Zatoichi as I saw it theatrically - yes, the weak color-scheme is native to the print.

Pro-B

xradman · 03-20-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

I can only comment on Zatoichi as I saw it theatrically - yes, the weak color-scheme is native to the print.

Pro-B

It's more than just a drab and weak colors. I really think the black is way off. If you adjust your contrast/brightness so that the black is black again, then the entire picture looks much better (still with weak colors, but much better). I really think that someone screwed up somewhere with the black level during the encoding process with this title.

Michael Blanton · 05-15-2009, 07:43 AM

My OPPO BDP-83 arrived yesterday. With it's PAL capabilities, Artificial Eye's Zatoichi opened up and played without a hitch.

pro-bassoonist · 05-16-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Blanton

My OPPO BDP-83 arrived yesterday. With it's PAL capabilities, Artificial Eye's Zatoichi opened up and played without a hitch.

Very well, Sir!

Pro-B

OrlandoEastwood · 08-12-2011, 07:32 AM

Does anyone know if the case has a 22mm spine or a 12mm spine?

pro-bassoonist · 08-12-2011, 07:42 AM

Thick case -- 22mm.

OrlandoEastwood · 08-12-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Thick case -- 22mm.

Ah, well. I might just have to get the UK release anyway. The US is out of print and the rights are at Echo Bridge. Who knows when they'll release it and if they'll include Japanese audio on the disc.

pro-bassoonist · 08-12-2011, 07:54 AM

Probably a good idea. The UK quite good

OrlandoEastwood · 08-12-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Probably a good idea. The UK quite good

Yeah, I had an opportunity to buy it off of a member from the forum before the US release by Disney came out, but I passed on it. Given that it's only £7, that's not that high for it.

Edit: It's a shame Sonatine didn't get a Blu-ray since the DVD for Zatoichi in the US contained it with it.

The Driver · 08-12-2011, 08:01 AM

Mind you can bypass the PAL 'problem' quite easily usually: PAL workaround -always works for me on a Region A setup.

I thought this was a very nice video transfer.

pro-bassoonist · 08-12-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Driver

I thought this was a very nice video transfer.

Err...high-definition transfer, video transfers are behind us

OrlandoEastwood · 08-12-2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Driver

Mind you can bypass the PAL 'problem' quite easily usually: PAL workaround -always works for me on a Region A setup.

I thought this was a very nice video transfer.

My Insignia player and Vizio HDTV are both 50hz compatible, so it's no problem for me at all.

I just wish more of Beat Takeshi work was available, I am happy Arrow gave us Battle Royale, but I'd honestly rather have Dolls on Blu-ray. I thought Dolls was just an all around beautifully made and sad film.

pro-bassoonist · 08-12-2011, 08:15 AM

We will have a review for this film tomorrow/early Saturday:

08-17-2008, 11:22 PM	#1
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Zatoichi (2003) UK http://www.asianblurayguide.com/detail.php?discid=333 Coming out courtesy of Artificial Eye. It is the 2003 version with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano. Zatôichi Blu-ray Zatôichi Blu-ray Review Last edited by jw; 04-10-2010 at 03:45 PM.

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08-17-2008, 11:29 PM	#2
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I like that kind of movie where the super strong guy does not quite look like it. Hmm maybe I should check this movie if it comes to Blu

08-17-2008, 11:41 PM	#3
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	This is a great movie. Any chance that it'll be all region? I would definitely spring for this one.

08-18-2008, 12:58 AM	#4
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	wow im definately gonna grab this if its region free, really enjoyed it when it first came out and havent seen it since

03-20-2009, 01:28 PM	#5
xradman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern VA SteelBooks™ Owned : 341 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:20 Trading Score:22	This was an interesting watch. However, I noticed that the Blacks were off on this title looking more gray. This is like the third Asian title where I've noticed this. I saw this on Butterfly Lovers (Mei Ah), Battle of Wits (UK Metronome release), and now Zatoichi (UK Artificial Eye). They all look as if they were using PC gray level (0-255) instead of video gray level (16-235). I've yet to see such problems with any western titles. Anyone else notice this?

03-20-2009, 03:25 PM	#6
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Can't speak for those other titles, but having owned both the UK tin and the HK 2 disc DVDs of Zatoichi, I can say that the washed out look has always been there.

03-20-2009, 07:42 PM	#7
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Heres the actual scans Zatoichi UK Import its region ABC but wont start do to those 50hz menu, need a B player or the LGBH200

05-15-2009, 07:43 AM	#10
Michael Blanton Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Olympia, WA USA Blu-ray reviews:2	My OPPO BDP-83 arrived yesterday. With it's PAL capabilities, Artificial Eye's Zatoichi opened up and played without a hitch.

08-12-2011, 07:32 AM	#12
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Does anyone know if the case has a 22mm spine or a 12mm spine?

08-12-2011, 07:42 AM	#13
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Thick case -- 22mm.

08-12-2011, 07:54 AM	#15
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Probably a good idea. The UK quite good

08-12-2011, 08:01 AM	#17
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Mind you can bypass the PAL 'problem' quite easily usually: PAL workaround -always works for me on a Region A setup. I thought this was a very nice video transfer.

08-12-2011, 08:15 AM	#20
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	We will have a review for this film tomorrow/early Saturday:

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